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Avatar

A computer representation of users in a computer-generated world. Avatar technology is used in various applications such as in education, exercise, gaming and training.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A computer representation of users in a computer-generated world. Avatar technology is used in various applications such as in education, exercise, gaming and training.

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4 entry terms
  • Avatars
  • Humanoid Avatar
  • Avatar, Humanoid
  • Humanoid Avatars

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History Note

2024

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  1. L01w.224w.160w.875w.250w
  2. L01w.224w.900w.910w.750w
  3. L01w.296.555w.250w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Avatar. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000095902. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000095902
  2. Avatar. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar_(computing)
  3. Avatar. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q152402